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Albert J. Hecker
Sep 26, 2018
GUILDERLAND- Albert "Al" Hecker, 67,lost his long battle with Cancer, but not without a fight, on September 26th of 2018. Born in Queens, NY on August 3, 1951, he was the only son of the late Louise (Krause) and Albert Hecker.Al was a Graduate of SUNY Delhi, before starting his career as a Restaurant Entrepreneur. He owned his first restaurant,...
Robert J. Benack
Sep 26, 2018
LOUDONVILLE | Robert J. Benack (Bob), 66, was called home to God on September 26th, 2018, while at home with his family by his side.He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Cindy Benack; his sons, Sean (Josephine) Benack, Daniel Benack, and Brendon Benack; granddaughter, Everly Benack; nephew, John (Shelly) Parker; mother and father-in-law, Leonard and Lorraine Pitcher;...
Dorothy A. Miller
Sep 25, 2018
East Greenbush-Dorothy A. Kissel Miller, age 84, entered the Gates of Heaven surrounded by her family on September 25, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Mae Kissel. She is survived by her loving husband, John F. Miller, Jr.; her children: John F. Miller III (Lydia), Barbara Miller Parslow (dec. William), and Patricia Miller Sarafin (Peter); brother,...
Alfred Stutz
Sep 25, 2018
Schenectady- Alfred W. Stutz passed away September 23, 2018 at Kingsway Nursing Center. A lifelong Albany area resident, Alfred was the son of the late Otto and Anna Haug Stutz and beloved husband of the late Hildegard Flemming Stutz. Alfred enlisted in the US Navy and served as a Seabee in Okinawa during World War II. After returning to Albany,...
Michael A. Gulnick
Sep 25, 2018
Colonie - Michael A. Gulnick, 55, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2018 at St. Peter's Community Hospice Inn. The son of the late Jack and Shirley (Dommer) Gulnick, Mike was born on August 18, 1963 in Albany, NY. Mike graduated from Colonie Central High School and went on to work for over 29 years for the Workers' Compensation Board....
Norman P. Carter
Sep 24, 2018
Fort Lauderdale~ Norman P. Carter, 71, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., formerly of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 24, 2018.Norman was the son of the late Norman Carter and Alma (Hankins) Carter. He was the devoted husband to Joyce L.Turner McKiever. Father of Norman Jr., Rodney, Andre Carter all of Albany. Also survived by his step daughter, Latricia...
Audrey J. Shaffer
Sep 24, 2018
NORTH SYRACUSE- Audrey J. Shaffer, 83, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018, surrounded by the love of her family. Audrey was born in Rockland, NY to the late Lloyd and Alice Edwards on March 17, 1935. She was a graduate of Roscoe High School, and Albany Business College. She then moved to Syracuse and began her career at General...
John J. Coppola Jr.
Sep 24, 2018
Latham- John J. Coppola Jr., 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 24, 2018. He was the son of the late John Coppola Sr. and Rosalia Coppola. John is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, MaryAnn Coppola and their two sons, Paul Coppola and Chris Coppola.John worked as an engineer for Christy Industries in Brooklyn as head designer...
Margaret Norfleet
Sep 24, 2018
Rensselaer-Margaret "Peggy" Norfleet, 58, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 24, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends.A graveside service will be held at Memory Gardens, Albany, on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 11:00 am, family and friends are welcome. A party in Peggy's memory will be held at a later date.
E. Darlene Nielsen
Sep 23, 2018
SCHODACK-E. Darlene Nielsen, 59, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, September 23, 2018, with her loving family and friends by her side. Darlene was the daughter of the late Carole Fonda and Albert Crandall. She previously worked for the New York State Education Department and joyfully joined her husband in retirement in 2011.Darlene thoroughly enjoyed doing crafts of all...
Celia Murray
Sep 23, 2018
Life ReflectionsI have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day. II Timothy 4:7-8God saw the road for our loved one was getting rough and that the hills were too hard...
Benjamin Augustine
Sep 23, 2018
Benjamin "Jimmy", "Benny", "Boomer" Augustine, 68, passed away peacefully, though unexpectedly, in his sleep on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Albany Medical Center. Boomer never fully recovered from extensive heart surgery he had in February. He endured so very much the past seven months with the help of his best friend and cousin-in-law, Richie Polec, and his "favorite niece" (and...
Julia Elizabeth Sage
Sep 22, 2018
NISKAYUNA - Julia Elizabeth (Jones) Sage entered into eternal life on September 22, 2018. She was born in New Berlin, New York on October 30, 1955 to Anthony Ira Jones and Dorothy Mary (Bradbury) Jones. Julia graduated from Mount Markham High School and later enlisted in the Navy. A few years after she was honorably discharged, she welcomed her first...
Eileen Swart
Sep 21, 2018
Eileen M. Swart, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 21, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Eileen was the daughter of the late Jermone Carlow and Florence Smith. She worked for the Albany County Nursing Home and Kingsway Arms Nursing Home for several years. Eileen was a communicant of St. Paul the Apostle Church. She enjoyed going...
Maurice R. Ryan
Sep 20, 2018
Maurice R. Ryan, 74, better known as "Moose" to all, of Clifton Park, passed away Thursday September 20, 2018 at Ellis hospital with his loving family by his side. Moose was born in Lake Placid, NY to the late Jeremiah and Hazel R. Fletcher Ryan, and was the devoted husband of over 50 years to the late Ceil E. Landry...
Tafil Lule
Sep 20, 2018
ALBANYTafil Lule, "i Gjonomadhit", 83, of Albany passed away, surrounded by his family, on September 20, 2018. Born in Gjonomadh, Albania to Myslim and Nazime Lule, Tafil led a full and happy life. Tafil is survived by his wife of sixty years, Rakibe Lule, his sister, Ferzilet Haxhillari; as well as by his children: Nina (Amet) Brace, Diana (Maksi) Ceci,...
Adel Samy Shehata
Sep 20, 2018
Albany-Adel Samy Shehata, 74, went to be with the Lord in the early hours of Thursday, 20 September 2018. He is survived by his sister Evette Ayoub, Brother-in-law Hany Ayoub, his nieces Sylvia Gaines (Vincent Gaines) and Haidy Brown (Robert Brown). He will be missed by his cherished nieces and nephew, Jacquelyn Gaines, Magdalen Brown, Aaron Gaines and Emma Brown....
Victor J. Markiewicz, Sr.
Sep 19, 2018
Loudonville~Victor John Markiewicz Sr., 85, of Loudonville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 as Johnny Cash's "Walk the Line" played in the background. Born on December 23, 1932 in Albany, Victor was the son of the late Clemens and Emily (Mroz) Markiewicz. A lifelong area resident, Victor received his education from St. Casimir School and graduated from Vincentian...
Danielle A. Sheehan-Pepper
Sep 19, 2018
Danielle A. Sheehan-Pepper, 36, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.Born on January 23, 1982 in Albany, a daughter of Victoria Sheehan. Danielle was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Albany High School.Danielle loved to dance, sing, listen to Irish music and go camping in the Adirondacks. You could often find her in...
Richard J. Scrom
Sep 19, 2018
Glenville~ It is with great sadness that we lost Richard Jon Scrom of Glenville, NY on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. He passed after an extended battle with heart failure and kidney disease.He was born on August 31, 1954 to Franklin Scrom and June (McDonald) Scrom in Schenectady, NY. He leaves behind to mourn his loss his wife and companion, Edythe...
